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Moving from New Hampshire to Louisiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak. vs. Distinct culture, food, music — high crime metros.

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Living now

New Hampshire

Capital: Concord

Median household income $90,845 · winter low 14°F · 197 sunny days

No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak.

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Louisiana

Capital: Baton Rouge

Median household income $57,852 · winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days

Distinct culture, food, music — high crime metros.

Louisiana has an overall price level 88.2 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
New Hampshire
104.2
Louisiana
88.2
Louisiana has 15% lower overall price level
Housing index
New Hampshire
114.9
Louisiana
63.1
Louisiana has 45% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
New Hampshire
101.0
Louisiana
97.1
Louisiana has 3.9% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.6
Louisiana
98.2
Louisiana has 2.4% lower utilities
Electricity rate
New Hampshire
26.9 ¢/kWh
Louisiana
14.2 ¢/kWh
Louisiana has 47% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.8
Louisiana
97.6
Louisiana has 3.2% lower transportation
Median home value
New Hampshire
$458,800
Louisiana
$223,200
Louisiana is 51% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Hampshire
$1,250/mo
Louisiana
$932/mo
Louisiana is 25% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 92°F · Winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
New Hampshire
81°F
Louisiana
92°F
Louisiana is 14% more summer highs
Avg winter low
New Hampshire
14°F
Louisiana
41°F
Louisiana is 193% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New Hampshire
44°F
Louisiana
67°F
Louisiana is 50% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Hampshire
197
Louisiana
216
Louisiana has 9.6% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
New Hampshire
47 in
Louisiana
60 in
Louisiana is 28% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
New Hampshire
42
Louisiana
76
Louisiana has 81% higher AQI
Snow / year
New Hampshire
78 in
Louisiana
0 in
Louisiana is 100% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana than New Hampshire?

Louisiana's overall price level is roughly 90.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.4 for New Hampshire — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

New Hampshire tops out at 0% income tax. Louisiana tops out at 3%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Louisiana?

Most Louisiana residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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